Washington, DC metro relocation guide
Moving to Idylwood, VA
$756,900Median home value
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About Idylwood
Idylwood is a census-designated place of about 18,000 in Fairfax County, Virginia, just west of Falls Church inside the Beltway's orbit. An established suburb of mid-century ramblers, garden apartments and townhouses, it is prized for its Metro access and proximity to Tysons, the Mosaic District and Inova Fairfax Hospital. Accotink Stream Valley Park threads through the area.
Home prices in Idylwood
The median home value in Idylwood is $756,900.
Top places in Idylwood
- Dunn Loring Metro station — Orange Line to the city.
- The Mosaic District — dining, cinema and shopping in Merrifield.
- Tysons — the region's biggest mall and office hub, ~10 min north.
- Idylwood Park — trails, tennis and the farmers market.
- Falls Church's Broad Street — shops and restaurants.
Commuting from Idylwood
- Metro Orange Line: Dunn Loring station is ~5 min away; ~30 min to downtown DC.
- I-495 (Capital Beltway) runs along the community's west edge.
- Fairfax Connector bus service throughout.
Idylwood FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Idylwood, VA?
The median home value in Idylwood is $756,900. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Idylwood, VA?
Metro Orange Line: Dunn Loring station is ~5 min away; ~30 min to downtown DC.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.